Free & Cheap Things to Do in Novato, CA

  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
  • The list below includes 336 free or cheap things to do in or near Novato, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Specialty Museums.
  • From Old Town Novato to Mt. Burdell Open Space Preserve, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Novato and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and Benicia.
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29.6 Miles
83% 410 votes
Movie Theaters 2317 Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
The Alameda Theatre & Cineplex is a historic theater that shows first-run movies in a stylish atmosphere. Adjacent to it is the Cinema Grill, a full-service restaurant and bar that offers specials in conjunction with the theater.
29.6 Miles
78% 143 votes
Archery 2995 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City, CA 94014 MoreLess Info
Pacifica Archery is a family owned archery pro shop that sells long bows, recurve bows, and compound bows for target shooters and hunters. The shop has an indoor shooting range.
29.6 Miles
50% 6 votes
Parks 147 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Pleasant Hill Aquatic Park & Pool is a swimming complex and splash park (or 'sprayground') The complex houses two swimming pools, a four foot deep, medium-size training pool and a 25-yard regulation pool.
29.7 Miles
70% 10 votes
History Museums 2324 Alameda Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Alameda Museum could be a great museum, but for now it's a tiny storefront with items from early Alameda on display. It is still interesting and has a lot of items to see from Alameda's heyday past. It is free, but they do have a donation jar.
29.7 Miles
88% 259 votes
Natural History Museums 1931 First Ave., Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Not only a monument of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Walnut Creek, California provides an interactive experience for all visitors. With over 25 live animal presentations, historical exhibits, and children's classes, it is a wonderful learning experience.
29.7 Miles
91% 11 votes
Parks 2086-2098 Olivera Road, Concord, CA 94520 MoreLess Info
Hillcrest Park is a community-owned and managed public park that is noted for containing Matteo's Dream, a large, safe playground for children of all abilities. Additionally, the park has ball fields, pavilions, and picnic areas.
29.7 Miles
50% 6 votes
Tennis 3125 Camino Diablo, Lafayette, CA 94549 MoreLess Info
A tennis facility that offers classes and individual instruction for players of all levels, the Lafayette Tennis Club also features tournaments and player matching services. The club also hosts summer camps.
29.7 Miles
100% 72 votes
Arcades 1414 Park Street, Alameda, CA 94501 MoreLess Info
Featuring classic video games, High Scores Arcade focuses on arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s as well as music from the 1970s and 1980s. It offers dozens of games to play and a high score board for top achievers.
29.7 Miles
79% 38 votes
Swimming Pool 131 Westmoor Avenue, Daly City, CA 94015 MoreLess Info
Giammona Pool is a large swimming pool featuring active lifeguards and clean shower/changing facilities. The pool hosts swimming lessons for all ages, and offers open swim and diving sessions. Giammona Pool is also available for private party hosting.
29.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2 Santa Barbara Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 MoreLess Info
Renovated in 2014, Pleasant Oaks Park has spacious fields for baseball, including several baseball diamonds and batting cages. The park also has a picnic area and a large, grassy field for outdoor activities.
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